Six families sue Rockwall Independent School District in Texas after their kindergarten daughters were allegedly sexually assaulted by a sixth-grade boy participating in an unauthorized peer tutoring program. The lawsuit claims negligence in student supervision and knowledge of the boy’s behavioral issues.
| Complete Date | Case | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | Six Families vs. Rockwall Independent School District | (Uncertain, will update upon discovery) | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas | Six families claim RISD’s negligence led to kindergarten girls being sexually assaulted by a sixth-grader with known behavioral issues. |
| June 2023 | Lawsuit Filing | N/A | N/A | Families allege RISD implemented an unauthorized program allowing sixth-graders unsupervised access to kindergarteners. |
| June 2023 | Prior Knowledge | N/A | N/A | Lawsuit claims RISD was aware of the sixth-grader’s behavioral problems before allowing him into the program. |
| June 2023 | Supervision Failure | N/A | N/A | Families argue RISD failed to properly supervise the sixth-grader during his interactions with the kindergarten girls. |
| June 2023 | Inaction and Damages | N/A | N/A | Lawsuit alleges RISD’s negligence directly caused the sexual assaults on the kindergarten girls. |
| June 2023 | RISD Response | N/A | N/A | RISD denies wrongdoing and claims commitment to a safe learning environment for all students. |
| Ongoing | Case Status | N/A | N/A | Lawsuit remains pending with an unclear resolution. |
Additional Details:
- The unauthorized program allowed sixth-graders to assist kindergarteners with reading and math.
- The lawsuit alleges the district knew about the boy’s behavioral problems but allowed him to participate anyway.
- Lack of proper supervision and failure to protect the girls are also alleged.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for the girls’ emotional and psychological harm.
Importance and Reminders:
- This case highlights the importance of school district policies and procedures for:
- Screening and supervising staff and volunteers.
- Providing sexual abuse prevention training to all staff and students.
- Reporting and investigating allegations of sexual abuse.
- Parents and guardians can help protect their children by:
- Talking to them about sexual abuse prevention.
- Knowing the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse.
- Contacting their child’s school about their policies and procedures for protecting students.
Note: This information is based on publicly available sources and may not be complete or accurate. Please consult with an attorney for legal advice.
